Variety Theatre: The Spice of Life

Back by popular demand, this week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey continue their conversation with their very special guests Michael Beare and Marian St Claire. This episode they focus on their time with The London City Ballet, from the companies creation to its' Royal Patronage. Maria & Michael also have some right royal news themselves, but what is it? Have a listen and find out...

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Key Words: Ballet, Royal Ballet, Royal Festival Ballet, English National Ballet, London City Ballet, Princess Diana, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev,  Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, London Theatre, The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Variety Performance, The Royal Variety Charity. 

This week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey talk about variety theatre in 2021 with Ally Wolf, the self-proclaimed 'loose' producer of The Clapham Grand. Find out all about the history of this incredible theatre, how Ally and his team keep Dan Leno's legacy thriving with the fun-filled 'briche' events being held there today, and why Ally has a problem with the term 'Variety Theatre' itself. Our duo also discuss their eventful day trip to Brighton, when visiting author Alison Child and reveal which unlikely thief stole Maria's donut right out of her hand....

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Key Words: Clapham Grand, Blackpool, Las Vegas, Dan Leno, Marie LLoyd, Baga Chipz, Ant & Dec, Peter Kay, Noel Fielding, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, London Theatre, The British Music Hall Society, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bruno Mars, Mars Attacks, Alison Child, The Royal Albert Hall. 

This week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey talk to comedy writer for the stars, Brad Ashton. Brad shares stories about working with some of the comedy giants of the industry, including Groucho Marx, Tommy Cooper, Kenneth Williams and Bob Monkhouse to name a few. We also hear about our duo's wonderful time at the blue plaque unveiling of music hall performer Fred Barnes' Warrick Avenue home, hosted by The British Music Hall Society. Which famous 'Savage' did they encounter there? Have a listen and find out...

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Key Words: Groucho Marx, Tommy Cooper, Kenneth Williams, Les Dawson, Sabrina, Bob Monkhouse, Sid James, Ken Dodd Carry On Films, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, Doctor Who, The London Palladium, The Hackney Empire, The Finsbury Park Empire, The British Music Hall Society, Fred Barnes, Queer Performance, Paul O'Grady, Lily Savage, Blue Plaque, Comedy writer, Christopher Green. 

This week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey had the pleasure of chatting about all things Variety theatre with their very special guests Michael Beare and Marian St Clare direct from their living room. Hear all about performing with Dame Margot Fonteyn, collaborating with Princess Diana, and touring everywhere from Cuba to Aberystwyth. Our duo also discuss the unapologetic Joan Collins after they attended her latest show hosted by Graham Norton, but which undeniable variety legend did they meet in the audience? Have a listen and find out... 

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Key Words: Ballet, Royal Ballet, Royal Festival Ballet, English National Ballet, London City Ballet, Princess Diana, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Graham Norton, Christopher Biggins, The Ivy, Dynasty, Damian Hirst, Joan Collins, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, London Theatre

Join Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey on their second episode of their mini-pod series 'Theatre of The Week'. This week the duo take a deep dive into the fabulous world of The Clapham Grand as brought to their attention by director Mark Bell in episode 3. Which theatrical dynasty came to the theatres rescue on risk of closure? Have a listen and find out....

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UK Hun? The Cast of Ru Pauls Drag Race

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Key Words: Clapham Grand, Dan Leno, Mark Bell, Ally Wolf, The Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ru Paul's Drag Race, UK Hun, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, Vanessa Redgrave, Theatre, Theatre History, History, London Theatre

This week our duo, Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey chat about the life and career of the Queen of The Hall's -  Marie Lloyd. They are also joined by the Chair of The British Music Hall Society in the 'Get To Know More Zone With Adam Borzone'. Ending the episode with a quiz from The Cougar re-capping past episodes, see how Michael scored, join in yourself and let us know how you did...

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Key words: Marie Lloyd, Music Hall, Graucho Marx, Imposter Syndrome, An Audience With, Dame Edna, Paul O'Grady,  Marlene Dietrich. Tommy Cooper, Charlie Chaplin, George Harrison, Mark Bell, Clown, Vaudeville, Josephine Baker, Laurel & Hardy, Fred Karnos Circus, Wiltons Music Hall

In this series of mini-pods our duo Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey throw the spotlight on our guests' favourite theatres. This week it is none other than Wilton's Music Hall. They also introduce you to a new feature of the podcast with none other than the chair of The British Music Hall Society in 'The Get To Know More Zone With Adam Borzone'. We also listen to some classic music hall standards* including Tommy Trinder's 'Champagne Charlie' and the late great Barbara Windsor serenading us with 'Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me A Bow Wow Wow'.

*Please note that due to licensing, songs are only available to Spotify users.

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In the aftermath of their fun-filled comedy show 'Twice Nightly', Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey chat about all things Variety theatre, costume malfunctions and the Met Gala's vaudeville-inspired looks. Who else is on the bill we hear you ask? The duo talk to Mark Bell, the award-winning director of 'The Play That Goes Wrong' & 'The Comedy About A Bank Robbery'. Mark's latest show 'Horse Country' is playing at Wilton's Music Hall later this month. Which famous double act does Mark claim to be an early comic influence? Make a guess and then listen to find out...

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Join Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey as they chat about all things Variety theatre ahead of their fun-filled variety show 'Twice Nightly' which they will be performing at The Liverpool Theatre Festival this week. Who else is on the bill we hear you ask? The Duo talk to actor and musician Daniel Taylor about all things George Harrison ahead of his performance in 'Something About George' at the LTF on the 12th of September. The duo also quiz Taylor on his Tommy Cooper expertise due to his critically acclaimed performance in 'The Tommy Cooper Show'. But which surprising role challenged him the most? Have a listen to find out.

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Join Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey as they chat about all things Variety theatre ahead of their fun-filled variety show 'Twice Nightly' which they will be performing at The Liverpool Theatre Festival & Thorington Theatre this September. But what is Variety Theatre? The Duo talk to the chairman of The British Music Hall Society, Adam Borzone and discuss everything from Bruce Forsyth to Britney Spears tribute acts in nursing homes. We find out which UK theatre is Adam's favourite, along with which much loved puppet spoiled his 10th birthday - can you guess who it was? Have a listen to find out. 

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